United Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal to H.A. Anderson, Victoria Naval Contingent Archive Includes: Order of Military Merit

Includes: Order of Military Merit Cross with Red Distinction (War Service)

entitled "The Story of the George Cross"

The oath is called “Fahneneid”

on mid 20th century silk sash

United Kingdom. A China Campaign Medal to H.A. Anderson, Victoria Naval Contingent Archive Includes: Order of Military MeritInstituted 1842. In silver, full size, rim impressed H. A. ANDERSON . A. B., VICTORIA NAV. CONTGT., accompanied by original ribbon but worn on replacement, dark patina, minor wear, several small edge bruises, remains extremely fine. Footnote: Victoria Naval Contingent was one of several Australian colonial forces sent to China during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, marking one of the first occasions on which Australian naval personnel served overseas in